Entry Level Simulation Technician Jobs
New grad simulation technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Samuel Merritt University, Apple, and 42dot hiring at this level now.
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Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is Hiring: Two Simulation Educators!
Are you a passionate pediatric nurse who loves teaching, learning, and helping others grow? Phoenix Children’s has two exciting Simulation Educator opportunities available! Join our Sim Center team and help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovative, hands-on, simulation-based education.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with clinical leaders and education partners to develop and deliver engaging simulation experiences, support curriculum development, and utilize advanced simulation technology to promote clinical excellence and patient safety.
What we're looking for:
Preferred: A master’s degree, simulation certification (CHSE/CHSE-A/CHSOS), and experience teaching or working in critical care settings.
BSN and current RN licensure (Arizona or compact state).
At least 2 years of pediatric clinical experience.
At least 1 year of nursing experience in a preceptor or leadership role.
Current BLS certification; PALS required within 9 months of hire.
A passion for education, teamwork, technology, and continuous learning.
If you’re ready to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for education, we’d love to connect! Help us create meaningful learning experiences that strengthen clinical skills and improve outcomes for the children and families we serve.
The Simulation Educator provides operational support for experiential learning for the Sim Center at Phoenix Children’s. This person works in collaboration with program leaders, institution-wide staff, and community partners, to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate simulation-based education activities. The Simulation Educator oversees the development of simulation curriculum and execution of events, as well as the preparation, maintenance, and operations of Sim Center technologies and equipment. This person is responsible for integrating, facilitating, and educating on evidence-based clinical standards and simulation best practices, to enhance the delivery of safe, quality outcomes in the learning environment.
Position Duties
- Plans, implements, and evaluates simulation curriculum, based on evidence using a variety of teaching strategies.
- Serves as a pediatric healthcare content expert to develop and deliver education for pre-licensure student programs supported by the Sim Center.
- Facilitates and oversees the execution of simulation events.
- Ensures all participants are oriented to capabilities, limitations, safety & proper use of all simulation manikins, trainers, audio-visual (AV) systems, and equipment.
- Operates manikin and AV controls for simulation events.
- Delivers education to help achieve expected learning outcomes.
- Evaluates and analyzes simulation events to ensure high-quality delivery of simulation-based education.
- Obtains and integrates feedback for scenario improvements.
- Serves as a role-model and/or mentor for debriefing best practices.
- Works collaboratively to train and orientate on principles of simulation and educational techniques.
- Assists with administrative tasks to support Sim Center operations.
- Coordinates the scheduling of simulation events and/or preparation meetings.
- Attends relevant meetings for simulation events or Sim Center operations.
- Maintains records of events, including supplies, equipment, evaluations, and attendance.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and departments as a change agent and participates in the evaluation of outcomes.
- Aggregates data for trend analysis.
- Participates in identifying and implementing improvements within program curriculum and department processes.
- Evaluates and revises department policies or procedures as needed.
- Inventory management such as ordering, stocking, and monitoring utilization.
- Assists with preparation for simulation events.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts on scenario design and development.
- Completes software programming of simulation scenario.
- Procures supplies and/or equipment to support clinical realism for simulation event.
- Performs physical set up and take down of manikins and equipment.
- Participates in ongoing professional development activities and serves as a role-model and/or mentor for simulation-based education and simulation standards of practice.
- Adheres to simulation standards of best practice, accreditation standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Facilitates integration of new technologies, materials, and teaching strategies to enhance participant learning, performance improvement, and/or research within a simulation environment.
- Stays current on operational issues, priorities, and advances in clinical practice standards.
- Participates in dissemination of knowledge and supports professional growth within the department and hospital wide.
- Collaborates with colleagues and community partners to support the departmental strategic plan and ongoing institutional growth.
- Assists with the operation and maintenance of AV media, computers, simulators, task trainers, and other necessary equipment or technologies to support the needs of the department.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
VisionPhoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is Hiring: Two Simulation Educators!
Are you a passionate pediatric nurse who loves teaching, learning, and helping others grow? Phoenix Children’s has two exciting Simulation Educator opportunities available! Join our Sim Center team and help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovative, hands-on, simulation-based education.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with clinical leaders and education partners to develop and deliver engaging simulation experiences, support curriculum development, and utilize advanced simulation technology to promote clinical excellence and patient safety.
What we're looking for:
Preferred: A master’s degree, simulation certification (CHSE/CHSE-A/CHSOS), and experience teaching or working in critical care settings.
BSN and current RN licensure (Arizona or compact state).
At least 2 years of pediatric clinical experience.
At least 1 year of nursing experience in a preceptor or leadership role.
Current BLS certification; PALS required within 9 months of hire.
A passion for education, teamwork, technology, and continuous learning.
If you’re ready to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for education, we’d love to connect! Help us create meaningful learning experiences that strengthen clinical skills and improve outcomes for the children and families we serve.
The Simulation Educator provides operational support for experiential learning for the Sim Center at Phoenix Children’s. This person works in collaboration with program leaders, institution-wide staff, and community partners, to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate simulation-based education activities. The Simulation Educator oversees the development of simulation curriculum and execution of events, as well as the preparation, maintenance, and operations of Sim Center technologies and equipment. This person is responsible for integrating, facilitating, and educating on evidence-based clinical standards and simulation best practices, to enhance the delivery of safe, quality outcomes in the learning environment.
Position Duties
- Plans, implements, and evaluates simulation curriculum, based on evidence using a variety of teaching strategies.
- Serves as a pediatric healthcare content expert to develop and deliver education for pre-licensure student programs supported by the Sim Center.
- Facilitates and oversees the execution of simulation events.
- Ensures all participants are oriented to capabilities, limitations, safety & proper use of all simulation manikins, trainers, audio-visual (AV) systems, and equipment.
- Operates manikin and AV controls for simulation events.
- Delivers education to help achieve expected learning outcomes.
- Evaluates and analyzes simulation events to ensure high-quality delivery of simulation-based education.
- Obtains and integrates feedback for scenario improvements.
- Serves as a role-model and/or mentor for debriefing best practices.
- Works collaboratively to train and orientate on principles of simulation and educational techniques.
- Assists with administrative tasks to support Sim Center operations.
- Coordinates the scheduling of simulation events and/or preparation meetings.
- Attends relevant meetings for simulation events or Sim Center operations.
- Maintains records of events, including supplies, equipment, evaluations, and attendance.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and departments as a change agent and participates in the evaluation of outcomes.
- Aggregates data for trend analysis.
- Participates in identifying and implementing improvements within program curriculum and department processes.
- Evaluates and revises department policies or procedures as needed.
- Inventory management such as ordering, stocking, and monitoring utilization.
- Assists with preparation for simulation events.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts on scenario design and development.
- Completes software programming of simulation scenario.
- Procures supplies and/or equipment to support clinical realism for simulation event.
- Performs physical set up and take down of manikins and equipment.
- Participates in ongoing professional development activities and serves as a role-model and/or mentor for simulation-based education and simulation standards of practice.
- Adheres to simulation standards of best practice, accreditation standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Facilitates integration of new technologies, materials, and teaching strategies to enhance participant learning, performance improvement, and/or research within a simulation environment.
- Stays current on operational issues, priorities, and advances in clinical practice standards.
- Participates in dissemination of knowledge and supports professional growth within the department and hospital wide.
- Collaborates with colleagues and community partners to support the departmental strategic plan and ongoing institutional growth.
- Assists with the operation and maintenance of AV media, computers, simulators, task trainers, and other necessary equipment or technologies to support the needs of the department.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
VisionPhoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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Entry Level Simulation Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level simulation technician job?
Start by building hands-on experience through coursework, lab projects, or internships that involve simulation software, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or modeling environments. Employers at this level look for familiarity with tools like MATLAB, Simulink, or virtual training platforms, plus attention to detail in calibrating and troubleshooting systems. A portfolio that documents your projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar academic backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level simulation technicians?
Companies hiring entry level simulation technicians right now include Samuel Merritt University, Apple, and 42dot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, medical device companies, and training technology firms that run active simulation labs and need technicians who can grow with the team.
Are there remote entry level simulation technician jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level require some on-site presence due to hands-on hardware and lab work. About 29% of entry level simulation technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at organizations where software configuration and documentation can be handled off-site while equipment calibration stays in the lab.
Are these new grad simulation technician jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates, or applicants coming from internships and academic lab environments. A new grad-friendly posting typically skips strict experience minimums, accepts a relevant degree or certification in place of work history, and treats internship projects or a technical portfolio as qualifying credentials.
Which industries hire the most entry level simulation technicians?
Entry Level simulation technician roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they rely on simulation systems for training, product testing, and safety validation, creating ongoing demand for technicians who can support, maintain, and improve those environments from day one.